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The EU Parliament has recognised by a large majority the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country's interim president. At the same time the MEPs called on EU member states to follow suit. Several EU countries had already given Maduro an ultimatum to convoke new elections by this Sunday. Is Europe right to support Guaidó?

Speed limit reductions are under discussion in many countries, also in connection with the question of whether they can facilitate compliance with EU climate protection agreements. While Berlin has rejected a general speed limit, France and Spain have already lowered their limits on country roads. Commentators explain why the Germans are so unwilling to take their feet off the gas.

Cases of measles increased almost fivefold in 2017. The WHO is raising the alarm and blaming people's refusal to be vaccinated. This refusal poses a major threat to global health, also because diseases that had virtually been eradicated are on the rise again. Journalists echo the warning.

After the British House of Commons rejected both a no-deal exit and the guarantee of an open border in Ireland Theresa May has called for renegotiations on the Brexit, a demand rejected by EU leaders so far. Behind the scenes, however, all the options are under discussion. Europe's press examines the consequences of the EU remaining firm or showing flexibility.